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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.03, 1,275.11 and 484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.03, 1,275.11 and 484.45 is: 726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.03 : 1,275.11 = 484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.03/1,275.11 = 484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.03x = 1,275.11 × 484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.03x = 617,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,727.04/850.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.71

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